Finance Code § 186.215

Sec. 186.215. EXECUTORY CONTRACT; ORAL AGREEMENT. (a) Not later than six months after the date the receivership proceeding begins, the receiver may terminate any executory contract to which the state trust company is a party or any obligation of the state trust company as a lessee. A lessor who receives notice of the receiver's election to terminate the lease before the 60th day before the termination date is not entitled to rent or damages for termination, other than rent accrued to the date of termination. (b) An agreement that tends to diminish or defeat the interest of the estate in a state trust company asset is not valid against the receiver unless the agreement: (1) is in writing; (2) was executed by the state trust company and any person claiming an adverse interest under the agreement, including the obligor, when the state trust company acquired the asset; (3) was approved by the board of the state trust company or its designated committee, and the approval is reflected in the minutes of the board or committee; and (4) has been continuously since its execution an official record of the state trust company. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 7.16(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.